Carton Flow Rack in Santa Fe, NM

Measure the usable opening

Record bay dimensions and the space needed for hands above and beside each package. Include the removal path for a full case, not just its stored height. Identify beams or adjacent storage that restrict the operator’s approach.

Review representative packaging

Gather cartons and totes across the intended weight range, including partially depleted examples where relevant. Examine seams, bottom stiffness, and runner geometry. Relate roller spacing and incline to the package behavior rather than choosing a generic track arrangement.

Balance depth against access

Compare shorter queues with deeper modules using actual replenishment quantities. Show how stock reaches the rear and how picked items leave the front. Protect the receiving position so a dense lane arrangement does not shift congestion into another part of the room.

Coordinate assembly and operating checks

Agree a scheduled installation sequence and temporary material locations. Confirm front retention and package travel with representative stock after assembly. Review location labels, batch selection, and how staff should stop using a lane if its container movement changes.

A case flow rack module carries inclined roller lanes within a supporting assembly. Dividers keep neighboring queues apart, and the picking edge retains the leading container. Component choices depend on case weight, base stiffness, lane length, and the presentation needed for either whole-case removal or open-carton access.

Width planning starts with the actual package envelope, including ordinary bulging or closures. Excess clearance can let cases skew; insufficient clearance can cause rubbing against dividers. Tote bases with molded features require appropriate track contact, and the smallest container needs support throughout its path rather than only at the front.

Where existing pallet bays are candidates for retrofits, verify their condition, load suitability, connection details, and usable height. New modules must fit the complete storage arrangement, including any reserve stock above. In low-clear buildings, stacking more levels can reduce retrieval space even when the cartons themselves physically fit.

Rear restocking and front picking support FIFO within each assigned lane. Expiration or receipt rules still determine which lane should be selected when a product occupies several queues. Reserve overflow should retain its identification so the next replenishment does not put newer stock ahead of an older eligible batch.

Carton Flow Rack Planning Within Limited Height

Preserve Access at Both Faces

Santa Fe service area